Dads can cook too you know

Whether you’re a single-parent family, or just taking your turn making the dinner, here are some simple recipes that you can whip-up in the kitchen after a busy day in the office and ferrying children around.

Roast Beef Stromboli

A stromboli is like a turnover, but instead of fruit, it is filled with meat, veggies and cheese. A refrigerated pizza crust and deli roast beef make quick work of this quick and easy dinner. You can cut the stromboli into small pieces, and let the kids eat with their hands. About 15 minutes of prep time and 25-35 minutes in the oven.

Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Drain and transfer beef to the slow cooker. Add the next 10 ingredients (through jalapeno peppers) to the slow cooker.
Cook on high, 4-5 hours or low, 6-8 hours.​
Just before serving, taste and add salt and pepper, as needed. If chili appears too watery, remove 1/2 to 1 cup of the liquid, stir in 1 Tbsp. of cornstarch and return it to the slow cooker. Cook until thickened, about 15 minutes.
Serve garnished with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and fresh cilantro.

Pesto Meatballs with Fettuccine

This delicious and hearty main dish pasta skillet recipe takes just minutes to put together and serve. One of the best things about this recipe is that you can easily keep all of the ingredients on hand so you can make it in minutes instead of going for burgers or fried chicken strips.

Bake the meatballs as directed on the package or in recipe. Set aside. Cook the fettuccine as directed on the package. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook the bell pepper and onion stir fry (or any other frozen vegetable combination) as directed on package, about 7 to 9 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender.
When the veggies are cooked, stir in the meatballs, the cooked and drained fettuccine, the pesto, and the half and half.
Cook this mixture over medium heat for a few minutes, stirring constantly, until the food is hot. Serve immediately.